1. early and awkward
    Michelle Malkin Derides Liberals Through Humorous Dance VideoOur favorite is the “Sequester Shake,” because we have no idea what it means.
    By Dan Amira
  2. bons mots
    John Boehner Loses the Grammarian VoteHe wants the Senate to “get off their ass.”
    By Dan Amira
  3. the national interest
    The Republican Sequestration PlanOr lack thereof.
    By Jonathan Chait
  4. absolute moron’s guide
    The Absolute Moron’s Guide to the SequesterEverything you wanted to know about the sequester, but were too dumb to ask.
    By Kevin Roose
  5. gun control
    NRA Reveals Schumer’s Gun Registration PlanWeeks of scheming, undone with a slip of the tongue.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  7. equal rites
    Republicans Urge SCOTUS to Support Gay MarriageThey argue it supports “limited government and maximizing individual freedom.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  8. jesus christie
    Chris Christie Isn’t Invited to CPAC This YearThey needed to make room for visionaries like Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  9. the national interest
    The Weird Philosophy of Bob WoodwardThese aren’t the news reports you’re looking for.
    By Jonathan Chait
  10. photo op
    Joe Biden Stole President Obama’s Official Photo PoseHuge smile, crossed arms.
    By Dan Amira
  11. international intrigue
    John Kerry Brings Democracy to KyrzakhstanAnd he’s only been on the job for a few weeks!
    By Dan Amira
  12. the national interest
    Michael Goldfarb Is No Front-StabberA smear artist wriggles away.
    By Jonathan Chait
  13. the national interest
    Don’t Run for Senate, Ashley Judd! It’s a Trap!Like the evil husband in Double Jeopardy, except you don’t get to shoot anybody.
    By Jonathan Chait
  14. science
    Americans Will Finally Get What Their Tax Dollars Pay ForWhen it comes to federally funded scholarly articles, that is.
    By Andre Tartar
  15. stuck in the mittle
    Mitt Romney to Reemerge on Fox NewsAn unsurprising choice.
    By Andre Tartar
  16. equal rites
    White House Tells SCOTUS to Strike Down DOMAThe legal brief suggests that President Obama is ready to endorse a federal right to gay marriage.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  17. interview
    The Miami Herald’s Carol Rosenberg on How to Report From Guantanamo BayShe’s been covering it since the first detainee arrived in 2002.
    By Petra Bartosiewicz
  18. he’s got jokes
    Chuck Schumer and Manhattan D.A. Vance Battle for Corny Pun SupremacyThe groaner Olympics begin here.
    By Kevin Roose
  19. the national interest
    David Brooks, Obama Plan Birther, Repents! [Updated]Inside the fever swamp of the center.
    By Jonathan Chait
  20. stuck in the mittle
    ‘47 Percent’ Video Earns Jimmy Carter’s Grandson Praise From Two PresidentsBut no high five from Obama.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  21. the national interest
    Smoking Machines, Video Games, and Other Republican Budget FantasiesA vivisection of one of the dumbest talking points ever.
    By Jonathan Chait
  22. the national interest
    Rick Scott Delivers Death Blow to Obamacare RepealEt tu, Rick Scott?
    By Jonathan Chait
  23. early and often
    Obama Knows He’s Quickly Losing America’s AttentionSo he’s trying to “get as much stuff done as quickly as possible.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  24. immigration reform
    Immigration Reform Could Lead to Biometric ID Cards for EveryoneLindsey Graham says this is “the public’s way of contributing to solving the problem.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  25. the national interest
    John Boehner Traps Himself on the SequesterChew off your leg maybe?
    By Jonathan Chait
  26. Explaining 1995-iest References at Conan WHCAIra Magaziner, Bob Dornan, Nick Nolte, and more.
    By Dan Amira
  27. the national interest
    Beltway Brain Fever: People Who Agree With Obama But Have to Pretend OtherwiseA surprisingly widespread malady.
    By Jonathan Chait
  28. special elections
    Queens District to Stay Unrepresented Just a Little LongerBoth candidates declared themselves the winner.
    By Adam Martin
  29. equal rites
    Dick Cheney, Laura Bush Star in Ad Supporting Gay MarriageThis is probably news to them.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  30. immigration reform
    GOP Senators Repair Immigration Rift With Obama, Argue With ConstituentsIt’s going to take more than a phone call to calm the base.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  31. the third terminator
    Bloomberg And Pro-Gun Illinois Democrat Agree on One ThingHis involvement in the congressional campaign is definitely “outrageous.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  32. master debaters
    Months Later, Debate Co-Chair Says Crowley Was a ‘Mistake’Frank Fahrenkopf gives a pep talk to Nevada Republicans.
    By Adam Martin
  33. the national interest
    Bowles and Simpson Chase the CenterIt keeps moving away.
    By Jonathan Chait
  34. early and awkward
    Inventor of Twitter’s iPhone App Shoots Down Scott Brown ‘Pocket Tweet’ Excuse“I’d say it’s unlikely that they were literal pocket tweets.”
    By Dan Amira
  35. jesus christie
    Chris Christie Denies Agreeing With Andrew Cuomo on ‘98 Percent of the Issues’“I don’t ever remember saying anything like I agree with him 98% of the time because I don’t.”
    By Dan Amira
  36. General John Allen Retires Early, But Not Because of Those Jill Kelley E-MailsThe former leader of the war in Afghanistan was in line to take charge of NATO.
    By Dan Amira
  37. early and awkward
    Scott Brown: ‘Bqhatevwr’ Was a Pocket TweetScott Brown probably thinks they could.
    By Dan Amira
  38. jesus christie
    Things That Will Not Help Chris Christie Win the GOP Presidential NominationYikes.
    By Dan Amira
  39. the national interest
    Republican Reformers: Right But Maddeningly VagueCan’t hurt Paul Ryan’s feelings!
    By Jonathan Chait
  40. oh new jersey
    New Jersey Lawmaker Likes Big Butts, Can LieHe “liked” a Facebook page for Big Booty Freaks.
    By Dan Amira
  41. early and awkward
    Viral Candidate Dale Peterson Shoplifted Beer?Sounds about right.
    By Dan Amira
  42. the national interest
    Scarborough and Friends Trying to Make ‘Debt Deniers’ HappenRaging Joe.
    By Jonathan Chait
  43. other states’ embarrassments
    Mississippi Just Outlawed Slavery, Because MississippiYou are not helping your image, Mississippi.
    By Dan Amira
  44. early and often
    Obama Pushed to Choose Between Climate Change Goals, Friends in Canada35,000 rally in D.C. to protest the Keystone XL Pipeline.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  45. private citizens just trying to enjoy private life
    Hillary Clinton Is Gonna Get While the Gettin’s GoodShe’ll hit the speaker’s circuit for six figures a pop.
    By Dan Amira
  46. fore!
    White House Reporters Livid After Missing Obama’s Golf Game With Tiger WoodsGolf Digest gets the exclusive.
    By Adam Martin
  47. watergate
    GOP ‘Savior’ Marco Rubio Turns Water to GoldOr at least $100,000.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  48. cory booker for senate
    Cory Booker Is Most Definitely Running for SenateAnd he’s holding a fund-raiser to prove it.
    By Andre Tartar
  49. paul ryan
    Paul Ryan Sounds a Little Lost Right NowTo us, anyway.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  50. immigration reform
    Leaked Plan Offers Immigrants Path to Green CardIf Congress doesn’t come up with their own plan, then Obama will make them vote on his.
    By Andre Tartar
  51. little brothers
    Colbert Won’t Mention Sister’s Congressional BidBut she’s running against Mark Sanford, so something’s bound to happen.
    By Andre Tartar
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